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For issues with use of Microsoft's Desktop App Converter tool or apps converted with the tool.

A tool from Microsoft that can convert a Win32, WinForms or WPF application to a Universal Windows Application that is then packaged and deployed as an AppX file via the Windows Store. Formerly known as Project Centennial.

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bridges/desktop https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-root

Download the Desktop App Converter: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9nblggh4skzw

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UWP appx package Signtool "Error: SignerSign() failed." (-2147024885/0x8007000b)

EDIT Event log error was this: error 0x8007000B: The app manifest publisher name (CN=...) must match the subject name of the signing certificate (CN={19BE29DF-4812-4F2E-8FC1-A138B146946A}). The command below now seems to work. So either user…
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Windows Store doesn't let to submit app with runFullTrust

I've tried to submit app for Windows store, but after review it was declined with this notification: Desktop Bridge Apps: 98 Restricted Capability Notes To Developer You do not have approval to use the following restricted capabilities: …
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How to merge dependency into .Appx to avoid -DependencyPath argument

I have a large win32 program consisting of a mixture of native and managed code. I would like to put it into a single .Appx file for simple installation on Windows 10. I don't want to put it in the Windows Store - I simply want to replace the old…
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Installing shell extension using Desktop Bridge

My Win32 application needs to install a Windows Explorer Shell extension. I've used Desktop App Converter to generate AppX for my application. But the converter ignored the shell extension installed by a legacy installer of the application. While it…
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Cannot install appx through graphic installer

I'm facing a problem right now and I don't really know how to get more informations about it. I've converted a desktop application through Microsoft's Desktop App Converter, made some manual modifications about the visual assets, and rebundled it…
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Fixing scaled images in AppX manifest generated by Destop App Converter

I have used the Desktop App Converter to convert my Win32 application to .appx. The converter failed to convert application icons correctly. Icon transparency was lost. While I have reported this (bug?) to Microsoft, meanwhile I'd like to try to…
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UWP console app with no icon, just execution alias

I have an Win32 application ported to UWP using desktop bridge. The application has both GUI and command-line interface (separate executables). I'd like to have an icon and execution alias for the GUI interface, but only execution alias for the…
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How to package a UWP app with a Win32 background process using Desktop App Converter

Following the guidance presented in this video and this tutorial, I have successfully created a UWP app that is able to connect to a USB-attached POS printer via a Win32 background process, using Desktop Bridge. My app runs fine and prints correctly…
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Can an app created using Microsoft Desktop App converter be used on a Surface Hub?

I've converted an app using Microsoft's Desktop App Converter Here are the instructions I followed and I was able to install it just fine on a laptop running Windows 10. I then used Windows Configuration Designer to create a package to use to…
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Ask the developer for a new app package. This package may conflict with a package already installed

I have converted an .EXE application using DesktopAppConverter, I have the .appX file. I installed the auto-generated certificate. Now When I try to install the appX file in my computer I get this error Ask the developer for a new app package. This…
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How do you specify a complex publisher name in Powershell?

I'm trying to use the Microsoft Desktop App Converter (AKA Desktop Bridge) and our publisher name has a comma, space and period in it. eg. CN="Acme, Inc." This does not work: DesktopAppConverter.exe -Installer .\Installer.msi -Destination AppxFolder…
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Desktop App Converter Convert Failed 'E_NO_COMPATIBLE_EXPANDED_BASE_IMAGE'

When I use the Microsoft's Desktop App Converter to convert a traditional Win32 app to UWP, the setup for Desktop App Converter succeeds, but when converting it encounters an error E_NO_COMPATIBLE_EXPANDED_BASE_IMAGE. The…
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PowerShell command cannot parse string literal and finds unknown positional parameter

I am trying to run a PowerShell command (DesktopAppConverter) and I'm getting an error saying it is finding an unknown positional parameter. DesktopAppConverter -AppInstallPath 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Search Deflector' -Destination '.\AppxPackage\'…
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SignTool Error: An unexpected internal error has occurred. (0x80080209)

I'm trying to sign appx file, but have this error: SignTool Error: An unexpected internal error has occurred. Error information: "Error: SignerSign() failed." (-2146958839/0x80080209) I found that the error means: The SIP_SUBJECTINFO structure used…
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Error "invalid parameter" when launching a converted app

What I did I have successfully packaged a desktop app using a command-line like this: DesktopAppConverter.exe -Installer "_setup.bat" -InstallerArguments "" -Destination "c:\packaged_app" -PackageName "MyPackageName" -Publisher…
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